Saracens beat Harlequins to boost play-off hopes
Saracens secured a victory over Harlequins, enhancing their chances for the Prem play-offs. The win also served as a fitting farewell for departing director of rugby Mark McCall. Saracens climbed to fourth place in the standings with this crucial win.
- ▪Saracens won the match 26-12 against Harlequins.
- ▪The victory included tries from Malins, Tompkins, and a penalty try.
- ▪Theo Dan scored the final try in the 81st minute, securing a bonus point.
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Saracens beat Harlequins to boost play-off hopesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Nick Tompkins scored Saracens' third try in their victory over HarlequinsPublished19 minutes agoThe PremSaracens (12) 26Tries: penalty try, Malins, Tompkins, Dan Cons: Farrell 2Harlequins (0) 12Tries: Bradley, Anderson Cons: Smith Saracens beat Harlequins to boost their Prem play-off hopes and give departing director of rugby Mark McCall a winning farewell at the StoneX Stadium.Theo Dan went over from a line-out in the 81st minute to give Saracens a maximum five points to help them climb two points above Exeter Chiefs into fourth place.Saracens raced into a 12-0 lead through a penalty try and a Max Malins score before Bryn Bradley went over in the final quarter to set up a nervy finale.Nick Tompkins…
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